About Deb Altieri

My Background and Mission:

Mission:
My mission is to provide my clients and customers with the expertise and negotiating skills essential to get the results they expect; for sellers, the highest sale price the market will support: for buyers, a match of the house of their dreams. I make my client's goals my goals. 

I provide the personal, professional service that will accomplish your results in as swift and painless a manner as possible. Once we have worked together, it is my goal to be added as your Real Estate expert to the list of professionals you have come to rely on for your family's needs.

Background:
I am an Associate Broker with Houlihan Lawrence and have been in the Real Estate Profession since 1991. Through-out my real estate career I have consistently been a Top Producing agent; simply stated I have a proven track record you can rely on. 

Prior to entering the Real Estate Profession and after earning my B.A. from Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT, I spent 10 years working for a Fortune 500 Company in Wilton, CT (Americas/Far East Division of Richardson-Vicks, Inc.).  As a Human Resource Manager, I relocated top executives around the world while adminstering their compensation and Tax Equalization programs. I know and understand the trauma that is associated with pulling up one's roots and moving to a new location whether that be thousands of miles away or one mile away from a current home. I walk my clients step by step through each process to create as little stress as possible while accomplishing their time table.

I bring to my Real Estate profession years of experience in the field itself, and through my prior background, refined negotiating and communication skills. I will carefully listen and make your goals, my goals.

Accomplishments:

2010 Honored by Westchester Magazine's October 2010 edition  5 Star Professional Program. Rated top 7% of all Westchester Realtors for Customer Satisfaction. 

2009 Houlihan Lawrence Silver Award top 10% of Westchester Realtors in Production for 2009

Today:
I spend a great deal of time studying and researching the current real estate market trends to assure I service my sellers and buyers with the knowledge and expertise they expect. I also educate my sellers and buyers in the step by step process of buying and selling real estate. Keeping you updated with the latest information is accomplished through continuous communication with you. Although I work with a team of support professionals, I pride myself on the one on one service I provide to each of my clients and customers. By making myself available to you seven days a week, you will communicate with me directly leaving little room for miscommunication. I am reachable by cell phone, voice mail, home phone, direct office phone,  and for those of you who prefer, e-mail.

My experience and dedication gives to my clients and customers the ability to cut through the complicated procedures that can be associated with buying and selling real estate. I like to believe my dedication provides "Service Beyond Expectations" to all those who work with me.

Staying ahead of the Crowd Through Education and Technology
I continue taking education classes in real estate as well as attend seminars and coaching sessions to stay current with the latest real estate topics. I am currently working on my C.I.P.S. (Certified International Property Specialist) designation and my ASHP (Accredited Staging Professional) designation. I have recently taken the following course work: "Multiple Offers" (CE Network 2005),  "Pricing to Appraising" (CE Network 2005), "Tax Favorable Real Estate Transactions" (CE Network 2005), "Buyer Brokerage-Building Your Business Through Buyer Representation" (CE Network 2005), "Title Insurance" (CE Network 2005), "From Stunning to Stigmatized" (CE Network 2005), "Building Blocks" (Westchester Board of Realtors) 2007:, "FSBO'S", 2007: "Ethics" 2007 (CE Network); "Home Insurance and Real Estate Professional" 2007 (CE Netowrk); Fraud and Real Estate" 2007(CE Network); Skilled Sales Negotiator 2007

In addition to taking course work, I have taken a direct approach to staying current and active on the Internet.  Although print advertising is important in today's world, the Internet is out performing Print Advertising in bringing qualified, educated buyers to the forefront. The National Association of Realtors finds that 80-85% of today's home buyers come from the Internet.  Our buyers are very savy shoppers and the vast majority of them have been searching the marketplace on the Internet long before contacting a real estate agent to assist them with their purchase. My own web site can be found on the front pages of Yahoo, Google, Trulia, MSN and various other search engines and I am an Showcase member of Realtor.com which links to the NY Times real estate web site and Wall Street Journal to name a few. Realtor.com will expose your listing internationally through WorldProperties.com.

Additionally, there is the Houlihan Lawrence Company web site as well as my own personal Houlihan Lawrence web site at www.deborahaltieri.houlihanlawrence.com. Houlihan Lawrence is a member affiliated with Christies as well as a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, both prestigeous firms that give our listings additional exposure in a class by itself as well as International scope. Houlihan Lawrence is the largest as well as the number 1 Real estate Company in Weschester County. It is privately-family owned and has 34 offices through-out Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties.  

For sellers, these web sites drive buyers to your listing and for buyers you can be certain that you are being kept current with all the new listings that arrive on the market daily. All my past customer and clients as well as my current ones are kept current on the latest trends in home ownership including the latest legislation, decorating and landscaping trends, do it yourself projects etc. etc. through a bi-monthly e-alert called My Home Management Club. It is my gift to you.

For buyers coming to Westchester County, my web site will provide you with community and school information as well as area entertainment, train schedules, NYC entertainment and many other local resources. You can also shop all the MLS listings throughout Westchester County by going to the Home Search Button on this site. Need information on how to purchase or sell a home, it's all here.

Additional Services
On numerous occassions I've been asked by new buyers as well as sellers for recommendations on various services having to do with home renovations, inspections, and other community services.  As a result, I have compiled on an ongoing list of various services that come highly recommended through friends, past customers and clients. It has become my Customer Assistance Program; A program that changes daily and includes everything from electricians, plumbers, day care etc. etc. I want my clients and customers to know they can depend on me for continued service long after the closing on their new home has taken place. These services however are not personally recommended by me or my Company. They are however a guide line of services that others have been happy with in the past and are provided to you simply as information to research yourself. I do not know nor do I get any compensation for recommending these individuals or their services. 

I have also joined a sponsorship in a new Internet based program called "My Home Managment Club";. It is a program for all home owners. It is not a real estate buying and selling program but rather a service that feeds information to all homeowners on issues relating to maintaining their home, legislation effecting homeowners and even video demonstation on do it yourself projects. It is a e-alert that will be sent to you every two weeks. If you are interested in joining, it is free to you with no obligation, just e-mail me at Deb@HomesByDeb.com. 

As previously mentioned, I am working on an Accredidation in Professional Staging of property. This is a service offered to clients who wish to see their homes through the eyes of a buyer and would like to "stage" their home to gain the best advantage for selling their property. Statistics show staging can reap big rewards with the final sale price. Currently I stage client's homes on a more simplistic level;  suggestions of fresh flowers, cleaning or clearing-out, moving or removing of furniture etc. But it is my vision to be able to offer a full line of staging by the spring of 2006.

Designations and Associations
Prior to joining Century 21 Wolff, I received the Top Agent of the Year for 1999 from Cardinal Realty of White Plains. Since joining Century 21 Wolff I have consistently been a Century 21 Multi-Million Dollar Award Winning Agent as well as a Masters Club member and the highest award, Centurion member. I am currently a member of the National Association of Realtors, The New York State Association of Realtors, The Westchester/Putnam Board of Realtors, the Westchester Women's Council. Through my affiliation with Century 21 Wolff I am also a member of Westchester Real Estate Affiliates (a local referral group of Westchester County/Fairfield County and NJ Realtors and Bellmark of Manhattan). I am a graduate of the Nationally known "Seat Hogs" Program (2003) and a Certified HouseValues member.

On a personal note
My husband, Stephen (a life time Westchester County resident), and I have been residents of White Plains since 1982. My Father's family was raised in White Plains as were Stephen's parents. We have two sons who are members of several travel and school sport teams. My older son is a graduate of Iona Preparatory and a current student at Union College. My younger son is a student at White Plains High School and a hockey and lacrosse player.  I am an active member of the White Plains Woman's Club where I have occuppied several Board positions on this philanthropic organization. We are parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows in White Plains and members of the White Plains PTA and supporters of the Mother's Guild of Iona Preparatory in New Rochelle.

Our family enjoys our vacations on the beaches of South Carolina, the Jersey Shore and Long Island.  We enjoy traveling as a family and love our 30 minute commute (by train) to Manhattan where we love to take advantage of the many fine Museums, Broadway Plays and fantastic restaurants that New York City has to offer. We are advid Giant fans and have season tickets to their games and we look forward to attending the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament every August/September.  

We also love our "Golden Apple of Westchester County", White Plains: the city we have seen grow and change remarkably in the past five years.     

I know Westchester County is an excellent place to live and as well as raise a family. Won't you let me share with you my enthusiasm for this wonderful county and it's many neighborhoods. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss how I can best assist you with your real estate needs.

Sincerely,

Deb Altieri